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WASH systems for health program inaugurated in Kano

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), a Foreign Common Wealth Development Office (FCDO) funded programme has inaugurated Systems for Health Programme (WS4H) in Kano.

Inaugurating the programme on Tuesday in Kano, the Programme Manager, Mr John Wali, explained that the programme aimed to significantly enhance access to and utilization of inclusive, reliable and resilient WASH services in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

He said that WS4H was funded by FCDO to the tune of 5 million pounds and the programme duration was four years (2024-2028).

According to him, WS4H focuses particularly on empowering women and girls, geared towards fortifying the foundational pillars such as institutions, policies and regulations.

“WASH services in overreaching vision is to utilize UK Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) as a catalyst for mobilizing diverse funding streams, encompassing both public and private sources.

“Self Help Africa (SHA), an international development organisation, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, committed to the vision of ‘Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate.

“With nearly 50 years of experience working across 17 countries, including Nigeria since 1999, our organisation has achieved significant milestones such as facilitating Nigeria’s first open defecation free (ODF) LGA in 2016.

“In Nigeria, as implementing partners, Self Help Africa (SHA) will forge strategic alliances with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation along side state government and relevant institution in conjunction with consortium of partners,” he said.

Earlier, Director, Water Quality Control and Sanitation, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Mrs Elizabeth Ugo, said that the Federal Government’s aim was to address challenges by working together with local communities, government and non-governmental agencies, and international partners.

Represented by Chief Scientific Officer of the Ministry, Hajiya Amina Musa, further said that they aim to build resilient WASH systems that are sustainable, inclusive and capable of meeting the needs of all individuals, particularly the vulnerables.

“The significance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) cannot be over stated. Access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene practices are fundamental to human health and dignity,” she said.

Some of the participants who spoke at the event said that the programme would go along way in solving problems related to water and sanitation.

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Renowned Kano Politician Ahmadu Haruna Zago Dies

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Renowned Kano Politician Ahmadu Haruna Zago Dies

Alhaji Ahmadu Haruna Zago, a prominent Kano politician and Managing Director of the Kano Refuse Management and Sanitation Board, has passed away.

Multiple sources confirmed to Nigerian Courier that the politician died after a prolonged illness.

Zago was an active participant in the politics of the Second Republic, where he was a member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

He also played a role in the National Republican Convention during the aborted Third Republic.

Following Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, Zago joined the defunct All Peoples Party (APP), later serving as the party’s acting chairman in Kano State.

He played a key role in the APP’s victory in the 2003 general elections, which saw Malam Ibrahim Shekarau elected as the Executive Governor of Kano State.

Zago was subsequently appointed as Political Adviser to Governor Shekarau’s administration.

A fearless politician, Zago was known for his willingness to engage in any political conflict without fear or favour.

 

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Nigerian Tracker Publisher Abbas Yusha’u, Emerges National Treasurer, Northern Online Media Group

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The Northern Online Media Reporters and Publishers (NORP) elected its national executive members on Saturday.

The election, held in Kaduna at Arewa House, Kaduna, was supervised by the Electoral Committee of the Union.

Comrade Musa Mohammed from Kaduna State emerged as the new Executive National President in a keenly contested election.

He polled 287 votes to defeat his rival, Comrade Lynn Adda, the former NUJ chairman, of Taraba State, who got 138 votes.

Comrade Femi Adi from Kogi State emerged as the Executive National Secretary with 210 votes.

He defeated Comrade Rayyan Al-Hassan, who polled 207 votes.

By the constitution of the Union, the Deputy National Secretary and National Assistant Secretary Positions are reserved for persons who come second in both.

Therefore, Comrade Lynn Adda and Comrade Rayyan Al-Hassan emerged as Deputy National President and National Assistant Secretary accordingly.

Others who emerged unopposed are Comrade Zaharaddeen Ishaq Zailani – National Financial Secretary; Comrade Abraham Suleman – Asst. National Financial Secretary, and Comrade Abbas Yusha’u Yusuf – National Treasurer.

In his acceptance speech, Comrade Musa Mohammed urged members of the group across the 19 northern states to take advantage of social media platforms to fight fake news and promote good governance.

According to him, social media platforms can only be reliable for information dissemination when professional journalists take over and use them professionally.

“Our greatest headache is the citizen journalist problem, where anyone can post anything online without verifying the source or authenticating such stories.

But the good thing is that professional journalists are taking over now,” he said.

While urging members to work within the ethics of the profession, he expressed commitment to ensuring the unity and progress of the Union within the three-year term of office.

He, however, thanked the members who turned out for the election and prayed for their safe return to their destinations.

 

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Max Air Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Kano Airport, 53 People Safe

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Fifty-three people narrowly escaped death when a Max Air aircraft, with registration number 5N-MBD (B733), crash-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred as the aircraft, carrying 53 passengers and 6 crew members, arrived in Kano from Lagos. According to one of the passengers, the front tire of the plane burst into flames around 10:19 p.m.

“Immediately the tire burst into flames, smoke filled the cabin, and we had to evacuate through the emergency exit,” the passenger said. “As we were exiting, the fire service was already spraying the plane with water to contain the flames.”

Confirming the incident, Kano Station Manager of Max Air, Malam Bello Ramalan, said all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated. He expressed gratitude for the safety of everyone on board and apologized for the inconvenience caused.

“I would like to apologize for the inconvenience and thank God for the safety of all on board. The safety of our passengers and crew is always our primary concern,” he said.

Ramalan explained that the aircraft had overshot the runway during the emergency landing, and standard safety protocols, including the evacuation of passengers, isolation of the pilots, and coordination with investigation authorities, were immediately followed.

“We are working with the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) and the Aircraft and Equipment Department (AED) to investigate the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that a tire issue caused the incident.”

Max Air’s Kano Station Manager reiterated that safety remains the airline’s top priority and the company is fully cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the incident and implement necessary corrective actions.

“Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience caused,” he concluded.

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